Electricity and Circuits

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What is the MAIN purpose of a battery?

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To store energy.

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Why is a switch used in a circuit?

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To open or close a circuit.

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Why do electricians wear gloves made of rubber?

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Because rubber is an insulator.

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Which of the following would be a good conductor of electricity? (Options: plastic, rubber, cotton, iron)

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Iron.

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What is a series circuit?

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A circuit where components are connected in a single path, so the same current flows through all components.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A circuit where components are connected across common points or junctions, providing multiple paths for current.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.

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What happens when a circuit is open?

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Electricity cannot flow, and devices in the circuit do not work.

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What happens when a circuit is closed?

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Electricity can flow, and devices in the circuit work.